Broadband in NN3 9ER

Looking at NN3 9ER in Northampton? Here is what the data says. From broadband coverage to crime rates, this is the full picture. All numbers are from official sources. The guide is updated as new data becomes available.

25% of premises at NN3 9ER can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. There is room for improvement here. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 25% of properties. Fewer than half of homes here can get ultrafast speeds. Gigabit-capable connections cover 25% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 25% Gigabit. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

What do the broadband speeds at NN3 9ER mean in practice? Upload speeds average 1.29 Mbps. Video calls may drop quality under load. Consider wired connections for important meetings. 4K streaming is possible on one device at a time. HD streaming works across multiple devices. Latency is 14 ms. That is excellent for online gaming, competitive play, and real-time applications. Remote workers may find speeds limiting during peak hours. A wired ethernet connection helps with consistency.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN3 9ER see average downloads of 10.88 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 1.29 Mbps. Latency sits at 14 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 5 speed tests run by local users.

Within 2 km that count rises to 2. The nearest tower is 1.66 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

Crime in the LSOA covering NN3 9ER totalled 126 offences last month. This is a higher than average figure. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include shoplifting and anti social behaviour. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to NN3 9ER is Ecton Brook Primary School. It is a Academy converter school, 0.66 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN3 9ER is rated Medium (Zone 3a). Check Environment Agency flood maps for detailed information. Specialist flood insurance may be needed. Air quality is rated Good with PM2.5 at 3.6 micrograms per cubic metre. This is within healthy limits set by the World Health Organisation.

The LSOA covering NN3 9ER has a population of approximately 1769. Median age is 38. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN3 9ER is Ealing Broadway, 54.9 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 55.7 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 57.2 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN3 9ER is Band C. The billing authority is West Northamptonshire. The three most common bands are C (27%), D (25%), B (22%). Band C corresponds to 1991 property values of £52,001 to £68,000. Current values are typically much higher. The spread across mid-range bands suggests a varied housing stock.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at NN3 9ER is available across 100% of the area. Indoor 4G drops to 99.6%. Indoor coverage is close to outdoor levels. Signal should be reliable throughout the building. 5G outdoor coverage is at 98.5%. That makes 5G home broadband a genuine alternative to fixed-line connections. Coverage data covers EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Check each operator individually, as coverage varies by network. Strong 4G coverage combined with limited fixed broadband means 4G home broadband could be a practical alternative here.

Suitability scores for NN3 9ER: remote working 20/100, family 50/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN3 9ER is West Northamptonshire. The immediate area is Northampton, a distinct community within the wider district. The NN3 postcode area contains 1293 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across NN3 ranges from 25% to 100%. NN3 9ER is below the area average of 100%.

How does NN3 9ER compare to its neighbours? NN3 9UB (0.07 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN3 9UE (0.11 miles, Northampton) has 75% superfast coverage and 37.5% gigabit. NN3 9UD (0.14 miles, Northampton) has 83.3% superfast coverage and 83.3% gigabit. NN3 9DA (0.18 miles, Northampton) has 34.3% superfast coverage and 0.2% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

When choosing a broadband provider at NN3 9ER, check what technology reaches your specific address. Availability varies by street and sometimes by building. If fibre is unavailable, consider 4G home broadband or satellite as alternatives. Speeds may still be adequate for most uses. Compare contract lengths, total costs over the term, and exit fees. The cheapest monthly rate is not always the best deal.

The age profile is close to the national median. A mix of families, professionals, and retirees.

Looking at the overall picture for NN3 9ER, a few things are worth highlighting. Where fixed broadband falls short, strong 4G coverage offers a practical backup.

Data sources include Ofcom (broadband and mobile), Land Registry (house prices), Police.uk (crime), Ofsted (schools), Environment Agency (flood risk), and Open-Meteo (air quality). Council tax data comes from the Valuation Office Agency. EPC data is from DLUHC. Transport data uses NaPTAN. Speed distribution figures are from Ofcom Connected Nations. All figures are the latest available at the time of writing.

Numbers tell part of the story for NN3 9ER. Visit at different times of day. Talk to neighbours. Check mobile signal indoors. Walk the route to the nearest school or station. Test the broadband speed from inside the property. These things do not show up in data.

NN3 9ER in Northampton: broadband, house prices, crime, schools, and more. All from verified sources. Run a speed test above for a live reading. Compare with nearby postcodes to see how this area stacks up against its neighbours.